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Assistants are needed for a field project investigating the impact of invasive plant species, light pollution, and noise pollution on frog mating behavior. When applying, submit a CV/resume and the names and contact information for at least two references. In addition to applying for this position, send an email to Dr. Kwiatkowski, Professor of Biology, at [email protected], describing your interest and qualifications. Please attach a copy of your CV/resume to the email.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Undergraduate Research Assistant

General Description

This is a student position responsible for assisting faculty with research activities, including conducting library searches, literature reviews, fieldwork, and/or laboratory experiments, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and preparing reports.

Job Duties

1. Conducts research related to project hypotheses and objectives in accordance with research protocol.

2. Assists with various research-related tasks, to include conducting literature reviews, developing and administering surveys, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and/or compiling reports.

3. May assist with project design and implementation.

4. May operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

5. May handle, process, and dispense sensitive information of a confidential/proprietary nature.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, research methodologies, principles, and techniques.

2. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

3. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Required Qualifications

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

+ An interest in frogs and their behavior in nature.

+ Good biological background.

+ Knowledge of the ethical treatment of animals.

+ Possess current driver’s license.

+ Available from February 8 – March 17, 2025, for training and orientation.

+ Can work from March 17 – July 15, 2025.

Physical Demands

Ability to work under intense field conditions that including working late nights, wading in ponds, encountering snakes, and hiking during hot days in the summer.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.

Position End Date (if temporary) 07/15/2025

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA2025-025

Number of Vacancies 2

Posting Open Date 01/23/2025

Review Start Date 01/23/2025

Posting Close Date

Work Schedule Variable

Min Pay Rate $12.00/hour

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Assistants are needed for a field project investigating the impact of invasive plant species, light pollution, and noise pollution on frog mating behavior. When applying, submit a CV/resume and the names and contact information for at least two references. In addition to applying for this position, send an email to Dr. Kwiatkowski, Professor of Biology, at [email protected], describing your interest and qualifications. Please attach a copy of your CV/resume to the email.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12550

Department Information

Department Biology

Contact Name Matthew Kwiatkowski

Contact Phone (936)468-5986

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Information

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ List of References

Optional Documents